SCPFO Procurement Analyst

RESPONSIBILITIES: Kforce has a client that is seeking an SCPFO Procurement Analyst in Columbus, OH. Essential Functions: * Supports Procurement Consultants, Procurement Specialists, and Category Managers in the execution of sourcing and contracting initiatives * Supports analytical work including but not limited to spend analytics, market complexity, data collection, performance metrics, risk considerations, pricing, total cost of ownership, demand planning, and reporting * Assists with sourcing strategy development, decision making, and contract negotiations * May lead or direct less complex sourcing activities * Conducts market research and analyzes performance metrics to support strategy and decisions regarding suppliers and markets * Conducts research and analysis on spend and prior contracts to assist with contract negotiation * Develop and utilize various models (e.g., pricing, total cost ownership) * Builds and maintains reports to streamline analysis * Supports bid analysis, as needed * Communicates findings and recommendations of research and analysis to Supply Chain, Procurement, and Fleet Operations (SCPFO) and business partners * Collaborates, as needed, with the Supply Chain Center ofEexcellence (COE), the Service Center, and business partners on projects and other initiatives to address recurring issues, improve efficiency, and improve satisfaction REQUIREMENTS: * Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain, or other related field; Or 4 years of relevant work experience; In addition to any experience required above, 3 years of relevant customer service and/or procurement experience required * Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) desired with an ability to communicate with business partners, stakeholders, and suppliers * Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills desired * Familiarity with Maximo and Cognos preferred The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave. Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law. This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions. Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. By clicking ?Apply Today? you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.